The Aberystwith Observer

PROPERTY SALE. Messrs Morgan & Roberts offered for sale by "public auction at the Lion Royal Hotel on Tuesday cafternoon the leasehold dwelling house and garden known as Wylfa," Southgate. The property is held under a lease from the Nanteos estate for 80 years from March 25th, 1900, at an annual ground rent of Cl. After some spirited bidding the property was knocked down to Mr R. Williams, Powell street, for £ 330. The solicitor for the vendor was Mr C. E. Morris, Carmarthen.

ABERYSTWYTH DISTRICT EDUCATION COMMITTEE. Tne monthly meeting of this Committee was held at the Town Hall, Abnrystwyth, on Monday afternoon, when there were present the Rev. T. Mason Jones, chairman, Messrs Robert Ellis, D. C. Roberts, C. M. Williams, Thomas Doughton, William Evans, Ponterwyd, Joseph Parry, E. A. L. Powell, D. Morgan James, J. T. Morgan, A. P. Howell, Benjamin Jones and Evan Richards, with Messrs R. J. Roberts, clerk, D. A. Lloyd, Alban Lewis and -Thomas Jones, attendance officers. ATTENDANCE, Mr David Lloyd said that ho had no report, Whereupon the Chairman said that he had read in the papers that some parents had been •summoned in respect of the non-attendance of their children.—Mr Lloyd replied that three were summoned at the last Court and two orders to attend had bean made and the other adjourned.—The Chairman: How is it that they never fine at Aberystwyth?—Mr C. M. Williams (mayor), said that when it was the "Hrst offence an order to attend was made.—Mr Alban Lewis said that the percentage of attendance in group No. 4, was 83*3 and in group No. 5, 80'5.—Mr Thomas Jones reported "that the percentage had never been so low in his district since he started as it was at the present time. He attributed this to the pre- dominance of whooping cough and influenza. THE SCHOOLS. Miss M. Margaret Jones and Miss Gladys Morgan, were appointed teachers at Llan- oadarn school at a salary of JE26 and £12 respectively.—The salary of Miss Benbow, assistant teacher at Alexandra road school, was increased from £ 50 to £ 55. —The Talybont group of managers recommended that the letter of the headmaster of Borth schuol should be referred to this Committee. The Clerk now read the letter which called attention to the leakage in the roof and to the ashes having been thrown about the yarn.—Mr J. T. Morgan said that he had been told that tho rain was running down the walls until the place was quite damp. He proposed that the architect should go and see what was required.—Mr C. M. Williams seconded.—Capt. Dough ton Why should we be bothered with this school all the time. I hope that this will be an end to it.- T^1* Morgan did not know whether Capt. Doughton understood the question.—Capt. Daughton said that the local committee had power to spend £10 and why did'ut they use that. —Mr Morgan £ 10 wont do the repairs. Capt. Doughton Do what you can with it then (laughter).—The proposition was then Put to the meeting and carried.—Mr Jones, the +i6a ol Talvbont school, appeared before <ne ommittee and said that he was sorry to only voted £ 3 ]. 3 \ll.° cupboard which they proposed to tint f school for the library. He said 0f' £ -or^ler schools they had given a grant i'rnr/i^-po'i T-8 ^e°ided to increase the grant Pellw. £ 5.—Mr Adams, the headmaster of assief sc'100', wrote stating that Miss Adams, iniwWteacher at this school, was not pre- tororll ^ach sewinS*—Ml* D. Morgan Jamos ^p»i'nSe • they should advertise for a and j?.mistress tho salary of £ 5 per annum, advert-8 ^'aS aSrectl to.-It was decided to a suPPleinentarv teaehcr for anniiiv,rWC*» .8ck°n*) at a salary of £ 20 per illn Miss Emma P. Jones, was appointed salarv mf teacher at Trisant school, at a frnvin ^F 10.—On the recommendation of the UridfA managers, plans of repairs at Devil's matters—T"? aPproved of subject to minor six te i Cicik said that he had received Ohm n 6rs ^or improvements required at ireh^T sch°°J- He further said that tho same' 6 su £ £ G9ted deferring the opening of tho l48 *iac* rfiCeived a communication from Ypm -le:\ master with regard to other work an 1 t was decided to open the tenders v at they should negotiate with the lowest Af\r t extra ^-ork.—-Tho lowest tender, that Of Mr John Jones, Gray's Inn road, at £ 42 10s was accepted.

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CWM MERFYN. COMPETITIVE MEETING.—On Saturday evening- competitive meeting was held at Siloa. The -i']a'lTiV,"a' °CCI1Pied by Mr J. O. Jones, Penybont. -j) .^v. D- Gwynno Lewis and Mr David James, ■v enr lyncoch, adjudicated. For rendering the Uine "Joyful," Rebecca Rees took first prize, and ElIzabeth Anne Evans the second: recitation, T„a J°n<s '• singing Wynnstav," Lewis aaies • dialogue., Margaret J. Davies and Florrie hvHf5 soprano solo, Mrs Margaret Evans read- g at sight, James James; handwriting, Lewis -spr.irS; t^° for meu' r^- E* 0wcn- Groginan; <. rrr,mo Welsh words, James James; ouartette, 00to!fi* ,r?on'" Party k'd Mr William Evans; Williim* nn 1 Kethania." party led by Mr J. it^ms t-> ti ° ^°^°'.ving also contributed further T.'E OVO T>1r°"1 amm 0:—Messrs II. H. Evans, Owen l-vies, .T. Williams, Edward MatildaMiss Maggie Davies, Miss bout m l M' Mihs Lizzie Owen, Fcn,- E iiwi T EUnrLewis- Aberystwyth Miss -li-cbtth James and Evaugie James, Cwm Merfyn.

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INSPECTOR DARLINGTON'S I' STRANGE DEATH. We regret to record the death of Mr Thomas Darlington, H.M. Inspector of schools for Car- digan, Merioneth, and Montgomeryshire, which occurred in London on Tuesday afternoon week. Mr Darlington, whose age was 44, had not been in good health for several years. In the autumn of last year he returned from Germany (where he had been enquiring into educational methods on behalf of the British Government) in very indifferent health, and in December went to London to consult specialists. The news of his death was received on Wednesday morning, and caused the greatest surprise and sorrow, as well as of sympathy with Mrs Darlington, who was with him in London, and the other members of the family, one son and three daughters. Mr Darlington was a native of Cheshire, and was born in the town of Nantwich in that county in the year 1864. When quite young he won the gold medal in the M.A. examination of the London University. At Cambridge he had a highly successful career which ended with a Fellowship at St John's College. lie became assistant master at Rugby School under Dr Percival, now Bishop of Hereford, and was soon appointed headmaster of Queen's College, Taunton. When the principalship of Aber- ystwyth College became vacant 17 years ago the two candidates in the final voting (Mr Owen Edwards having declined the invitation of the Council to become a candidate) were the present principal, Dr T. F. Roberts, and Mr Darlington, and the voting was very close. In 1890 Mr Darlington was appointed his Majesty's Inspector of Schools in the Aber- ystwytll district, in succession to Mr L. J. Roberts, who was promoted to North Wales. For 12 years he worked with unremitting zeal in the discharge of his arduous duties, which left him little or no leisure for literary pursuits. He had eminent linguistic gifts. He was an excellent ciassical scholar, and his knowledge of modern languages was uncommonly good. He could speak and write freulv and well in French, German, Spanish, Russian, and Welsh, and he had a working acquaintance with other lan- guages. He was one of the few who could con- verse with gipsies in their own Romany lan- guage. As illustrating his linguistic gifts it may be said that be used to correspond with the parents of his Datch pupils in Dutch, and with the parents of his Spanish pupils in Spanish. During a visit to Germany he once preached in German, and while in Russia he had a conversation in Russian with Tolstoy. He became such an accomplished Norwegian scholar that he undertook to translate the works of Ibsen into Euglish at a time when the author was hardly known to the British public. He was commis- sioned to do this work by a friend who had just entered the publishing trade—a son of Dr Percival, Bishop of Hereford. He had already translated several of Ibsen's plays when, to the dismay of himself and his friend, they found themselves forestalled by another firm, who had issued the translations of Mr William Archer, the critic.

EXTRAORDINARY EVIDENCE AT INQUEST. Mr S. Inglery Oddie, deputy coroner for Chelsea, had a remarkable case before him when he inquired on Friday respecting the death of Mr Thomas Darlington (43), who resided at 147, Sloane street, and whose death was announced in our last issue. The widow and f&miiy were represented by Mr G. C. Kiugs- bury, instructed by Messrs Martimean and Reid. The Coroner said the deceased was in good health up to April of last year. He lived at Aberystwyth, but on account of poor health he came to London in November last. He saw two doctors, but they did not hold out much hepe for him, and accordingly his wife, who was a Christian scientist, had recourse to Christian scientist treatment. The patient was then treated by Captain Baynes, in whose hands he was when death took place. The duty of the jury was to ascertain the cause of death, and whether Captain Baynes was guilty of any negligence which might have accelerated death. Mrs Darlington, the widow, said her husband wab in good health up to April last, and was under the treatment of a Welsh doctor. They came to London in November last. The Coroner What was that for ?--To ascer- tain what the disease was. Are you a Christian scientist.-Only a stu- dent. Witness said her husband was treated by a doctor, who attributed the illness to the lungs. You did not think it was a fatal disease ?— No, not at the time. Did you see Captain Baynos then ? -Yes, the same day. Witness was then sure that Christian Science would be the best treatment for her husband. There was no physical examination. Captain Baynes said responsibility was with the wit- ness, and raised no objection to another medical man being called. Ho did remark, however, that it was a pity she had called in a doctor. Doctor Barton saw the patient, and said there was not much hope for a man of 44 with cancer. He thought it was cancer. Deceased said, Well, if it is cancer, the only thing is Christian Science treatment." The Coroner: Was he a. Christian Scientist? —He was further advanced than I was. My children had got so far that they would not see a doctor at all. Did it mean that you would give up medical treatment and put the case in Captain Bayne's hands ?—Yes. The Coroner: What did you do ?—I asked my husband to go to Captain Baynes and have a talk with him. Captain Baynes, when told that the disease was cancer, was, from the Christian Science point of view quite cheerful, and did his best to cheer up the patient. "Of course," he said, "the whole responsibility is with you." The Coroner: Are you sure he said that?— Absolutely. Witness said that they decided to allow Gaptain Baynes to treat the deceased and to give up medical treatment. Captain Baynes said he would be pleased to do all he could. What did Captain Baynes say about his con- dition?—He said there was no reason why he could not be healed. Did he say he could and would heal him ?— lie said he would do his utmost. The Coroner: Did you ever see Captain Baynes examining your husband?—No he did not touch him. I suppose he prayed ?-He treated him in the ordinary Christian Science way. Do you mean that he prayed with him ? Witness was understood to say that she thought Captain Baynes sat opposite the patient and received science. The deceased visited Captain Baynes from this until about the middle of January, when lie became very weak and bad and had to be visited by the Captain. When he became unusually restless Captain Baynes suggested that medical assist- ance should be called in. Captain Baynes said it would bo better at that timo to call in a doctor to know exactly what tho disease \\as. Witness sent lor Dr. Williams, who pronounced the disease to be Hodgkin's disease. The Coroner. Did you tell him that you bad a Christian Science healer ?--Yes. Ho was always worse after examination by tho doc to Captain Baynes said it would take a lot of I work to destroy the mental picture. [ The Coroner Is mental picture a Chris- tian Science term ? Does it mean the impres- sion left on his mind by the doctor ? —Yes. The Coroner: What did ho mean by that? Did you understand it?—Perfectly well. Is that some Christian Scientist term ? — Yes. I Do you mean the impression in your hus- band's mind made by the attendance of the doctor?—Yes. The doctor called a second time and afterwards witness wrote to him tell- ing him not to continue to attend. Did you notice any change about this time ? -Yes, he got thin and yellow, and rambled. Her husband remained in this condition until Tuesday morning last, when he died. Captain Baynes called, and when he saw the state of the patient 110 suggested that it would be ad- visable for the safety of the hotel people to call in a doctor, but witness said that if a doctor came into her husband's room he would disturb him, and she would rather not run any risks. Dr. Martin and Dr. Williams were called in, but while they were consulting in another room the patient died. Was your husband insured?—Yes. Mr Kingsbury Had Captain Baynes guaran- teed to cure your husband in any way?—No. He did not pretend that he was a doctor?— No. Did your husband discuss with you the fact that this case was incurable ?--Yes. Answering further questions, the widow said L, that Captain Baynes did not press the treat- I ment upon her, but told her to go away and think of it. Captain Baynes never pretended to be a doctor. The hotel people bad been suspicious, that there might be some reflection, and that was one of the reasons for calling in a doctor. Mr Bainbridge, deceased's brother-in-law, gave evidence, and said he was strongly op- posed to Christian Science. He thought Dr. Barton did wrong in telling the patient that his trouble was cancer. Dr. Barton gave ab- solutely no hope of recovery, and suggested that the patient should be removed to a home and well cared for. Witness came to the con- clusion that it would be a tnero farce to put his brother-in-law into a home, and there conduct experiments on him. Witness said to his sister it was clear there was no hope in medicine, but it seemed to him a terrible responsibility to adopt Christian Science treatment. All the time that his brother was under the Christian Science treatment he experienced nothing but relief. Of the kindness, sweetness, and beauty of Christian Science treatment," said witness, I cannot speak too highly. Although there is a mystery which I cannot understand and a great deal of it seems nonsense, there un- doubtedly is a force which was of infinite value to my brother." The Coroner remarked that witness had stated that Dr. Barton had suggested that the removal of deceased to a home was for the purpose of experimenting on him. That was a serious allegation to make. After a good deal of discussion witness withdrew what he had said in this respect, but the Coroner did not seem quite satisfied, and said he would adjourn the inquiry so that Dr Barton would have an opportunity to attend. The inquiry was then adjourned. The inquest was continued on Tuesday. Mr Bainbridge, brother of Mrs Darlington, was called, and said some words he had spoken had been thought to be an attack on Dr j Barton. He withdrew any suggestion that the doctor wished to experiment on the patient. Dr Edwin Barton, of Kensington Court, said he first saw Darlington about November 14th, and formed the conclusion that there was one of three diseases. The word cancer was not mentioned to the patient, but the witness suggested that he should go to a nursing home, where he could be properly watched. He beard nothing further of the case until last Tuesday, when he was asked to consult with Dr Williams. The patient passed away while he was there. Mr Kingsbury (representing the widow and family) Did you form the opinion that his l case was hopeless ?—Not knowing what was the matter I could not form an opinion. Douglas Baines, who was next called, said he had been a. captain in the Army, and was now a Christian Science practitioner." He had no plate announcing this up at his house. He was not in holy orders, and made no pre- tence as a. doctor. He first saw Mr Darlington last year, when he had a talk with him. He said he had been studying Christian Science since May. He came up to town again on November 14, and .the witness met him at the hotel, and stayed with him for some hours. He was in considerable pain, and he treated him. The following morning he expressed himself free from pain, and said he had passed a comfortable night. The witness saw him again later, and Mrs Dariington said she had seen Dr. Goodhart, who gave her to under- stand that the patient was seriously ill. He got the impression that nothing much could be done. Mrs Darlington also told him that Dr. Barton had said that he might be suffer- ing from cancer, and the witness was sorry she had told her husband. The Coroner: Does a Christian Scientist believe that there is no disease r- \Vitlless That would not be quite a fair way of putting it. We believe that disease can be cured and the sinner reformed by one and the same process—prayer. Then if he was a Christian Scientist there was 110 reason why he should be alarmed because he was suffering from cancer ?--I should not say Mr Darlington was a Christian Scientist at that time. Did it a.lanll you ? -No. Why nut ?—I might say, Why should I be alarmed?" Witness told the patient and his wife they must act on their own responsibility. He could guarantee no success, but he would do his best. Mrs Darlington asked if he would treat her husband while he was under the doctors. He said, "No; he would try and help him as a friend, not as a patient." The Coroner: What was the treatment?— Prayer. Daily treatment ? Yes, certainly. How long did you remain?—An hour or more. Did the treatment take any other form ?— Of talking to him about Christian Science. I cried to get him to put his trust in God. Do you admit that lie had some disease, of which you tried to rid him or do you say he had none ?-Humanly speaking, of course he had a disease. But by prayer you hoped this physical disease might be conquered r- Yes, in Christian Science teaching disease can only be cured by the power of the Divine Spirit casting out the errors of human sense, and the treatment is purely spiritual. Did you receive any payment for your I treatment r-A guinea a week. The Christian Scientists wish a patient to rely entirely on Christian Science treatment. Suppose your patient is getting steadily worse, as this man was, would you still object to a medical man being called in?—No, not at all, if he wished to have a medical man. There was no compulsion. The Witness also said that if a doctor was called in lie would discontinue taking charge of the case, but if the doctor did not object he must continue to do his best for the patient with Christian Science. Dr John Williams said when he wished to make examinations and tests of deceased, Mrs Darlington demurred. Witness said it must be one or t'n ( other—Christian Science or him. He wanted to have the temperature taken, but he got a letter from Mrs Darlington on the following- day saying that they would rely on Christian Science. Wit- ness did not go again until last week, when he got i a telephone message requesting hi:r: to go. The post-mortem examination showed that death was due to exhaustion, following large glands due to ¡ tuberculosis. In his opinion the deceased was incurable. I The Coroner said that Captain Baines was a man absolutely incompetent and absolutely isrnor- I ant from a; medical point of view, and therefore I" he (the Coroner) could not accept any certificate from him. Some Christian Scientists thought, and possibly Captain Baines thought, they could cure a patient suffering from a physical disease i such as cancer. He need hardly say that that was quite wrong. The only point that he (the Coroner) could seize on was that proper medical attenlion was not being carried on at the same time, and he wn3 sorry this was not done, even to the exclusion of Captain Baines. The Jury returned a verdict of death from naturalcauses.

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TREGARON BREWSTER SESSIONS. TUESDAY. Before Mr J. D. Williams, Rf v. T. R. Davies, Kiev. D. Edwardes, Dr. M r-gc n, Messrs D, D. Evans, Peter Davids. tt, s. Howland. Evan Evans, Thomas Davit-- r ud Dr. Lloyd.

LICENSES TO BE iH DISCED. la IMH report Kupt. Jom-.s id iu-re W-OVM 0 ?evon day. 27 six day license}, and ore wine license in the dirision. Tl;:« ga e one hoiii*> tufn-ery 220-75 of the population- Of lie total number 13 were in Tregaron. One person had been p'accd on the black list. Daring the year 23 persons had been proceeded against which was a decrease of 13 compared wiih IjOCj. Twelve of the defendants were stranger, and the majority were tramps. One publican had been convicted for having sold intoxicating liquor to a child under age. Tho police objected to the renewals of rLo licenses ot Ltte Lisburne Arjris and Black Lion, Pontrhydy- groes; Rhydyga'ed Arms, "Xstrati itl eurig; Poatare»vmddwr Ar.us, Tregaron Bridge End Inn, Llanddewi Brotl; and the Vedw Arms, Bettws Leike. The c;is;- nf tha Lisburne Arms was first taken. Mr Meyrick Hughes appeared for the LiehQeld City Brewery Co., and the licensee. Ho said that he intended to apply for a renewal of the license in the name of Mrs Messier. The Chief Constable ealied P.S. Lewis who described the hous". which ho said was in a good state of repair and had tabling for three horses. The rateable value was £4, The trade done was vory poor. The Miner's Arms situate a short distance away did a much better trade. In 1881 the population of Ysbytty Ystwyth was GoS, but in 1001 it was 592. In his opinion the Lisburne Arms was not required.Cross-examined: There was no conviction against C. E. Morris, stationed at Pontrhyeygroas said that very little trade was done at the house.—The Bench decided to hear the objection to the Black Lion in the sameviilags. The Chief Constable said this placed him in an awkward position.—• P.S. Lewis said that the house was in a good state of repair, and was near to the Star, but neither appeared to do any trade. The Star and the Miner's Arms were most required of the four houses in the village.—P.C. Morris gave sdrailar evidence.— Capt. G. Fosse tt Robert J owner of tho house asked that if this licence was taken away they ought also to take the other one. Sinee 1905 the trade at this house had increased by 50 per cent. The objection to the Rhydygaled Arms was then taken.—Evidence was given by P.S. Lewis and P.C. Jones, that the hcuso was not required. —Mr Denhsm Evans, Absrayr-on, appeared fer the owner and licensee of the Pcntarewmddw? Anns.— P.S. Lewis said there was no yard for vehicles at this house, and these were placed on the streets to the danger of the public on fair days. There was, however, stabling for three horses. Little trade was being done there and the house was managed by Mrs Etxns whose husband worked in South Wales. There was a licensed house for every 59 of tha population of Tro- garon, and this house was not required. — Cross-examined: There wa3 no other objec- tion to house.—The objections to the Bridge End Inn, were detailed by P.S. Lewis who said there were f 'ur other houses in the I village. The trade done was very smalI.- P.C. Richards corroborated.—Miss Lloyd and Morgan Jones appealed to support the I renewal.- In re-pcct to the Vedw A-uis, P.S Lewis said that th- sanitary arrangements wero bad and general condition of the house was dirty.—Mrs Lloyd It is not it is always clean.-P.S. Liwis It is not kept clean at all. — Mrs Lloyd interrupted and the Chairman said she would he taken out unless she behaved herself.—P.S. Lewis said the house

ABERYSTWYTH WEATHER REPORT. Temperature. Max. Min. Rain. Wind. Sunshine. Feb. 6 45-0 40 0 0 02 w. Nil. 7 46-0 42-0 0-03 N.W. Nil. „ 8 46 0 41-0 0-02 w.N.w. Nil. „ 9 45-0 41 0 w. 10 mia. „ 10 45*5 41-0 0 03 s.w. Xil. „ 11 4.1'5 40'0 0-02 s.w. Nil. „ 12 43 0 40 0 0-02 s.w. 10 min. 'The record is taken each morning at 9 o'clock.

DOWNIE'S BEQUEST TRUSTEES. The monthly meeting of the Downie's Bequest Trustees was held at the Town Hal1 on Thursday afternoon. Councillor C. M. Williams (mayor), was voted to tho chair. The other members present were Alderman Peter Jones, Councillors D. Thomas, T. J. Samuel, and J. T. Davies, Mr F. It. Roberts, with Mr Evan Evans, clerk.

THE LATE CHAIRMAN. Before proceeding with the business the Mayoi: said that he was sure it was their desire that he should move a vote of condolence and sympathy with the family of the late Mr Matthews. That day month Mr Matthews was with them, and during the time that he had been a. member of that Committee the late Vicar had always endeavoured to discharge the duties of his office in a fair and just manner, considering the cases tha" came before them, without any regard to sect or creed. He was sure that they all felt the shock of his sudden death, as it was utterly unexpected; and that being so it was all the I more sorrowfull. He moved that a vote of condolence be sent to Mrs Matthews and family. Mr F. R. Roberts in seconding the pro- position said he had had the privilege of sitting with Mr Matthews ever since ho had come to Aberystwyth and during that time, as Mr Williams had said, the Vicar always acted with the utmost fairness. The affairs of ths charity as well as the meetings were always conductod with the greatest good feeling. The proposition was agreed to in silence, all the members standing. There was no other business of public interest

ABERYSTWYTH RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. MONDAY. Present Mr J. Bonner, chairman, Mr Joseph Parry, vice-chairman, the Rov. Nathaniel Thomas, Messrs J. Richards, David Jones, Llanbadarn Lower, David James, W. Mason, David Jonos, Llanychaiarn, E. J. Evans, John James, LI. J. Lewis, Lewis Richards, T. O. Jones, Thomas James, John Davies, W. S. Jones. J. P. Lewis, John Roberts, John Jones, Messrs Hugh Hughes, clerk, E. Llewellin, assistant clerk, James Hughes, inspector, Morgan Edwards, David Davies and John Hughes, surveyors. RHIWARTHEN BRIDGE. Mr Richard Adams, clerk to the Parish Council, wrote stating that at a meeling of the joint committee held on February 7th, it was decided that the tender of Mr J. Morgan for fencing at £ 12 be accepted, and that £ 5 be paid to the secretary for out of pocket expenses. —Mr J. Richards: Have we anything to do with this?—The Clerk Yes, indiroctly, as the contract is with us.—Mr J. Richards; Will there be any difficulty with the County Council ? —The Clerk The undertaking of the County Council is that they will pay half, not exceed- ing £ 400. With regard to the first part it is correct but he could not see how they could entertain the other.—On the proposition of the Rev. Nathaniel Thomas the acceptance of the tender was confirmed, and the other matter was deferred until the next meeting.

INSPECTION OF SCHOOL CHILDREN. Mr Evan Evans, clerk to the County Council, wrote stating that it was proposod to arrange a conference between the County Council, the Education Committee, and the several District Councils for the purpose of considering the question of the inspection in its general aspects, and of deciding upon the feasibility of concerted action on the part of the different authorities concerned. Notice was given that the appointment of a representa- tive Lo attend the conference would be made at the next meeting. DOLGUAN DR1IN. The Town Clerk of Aberystwyth wrote stating that he had submitted the letter relative to the case of Mr E. J. Evans, of Dolguan, Brynymor, to the Town Council With reference to Mr Evans' allegation that his drain at Dolguan was not con- nected with the town sewer, he was instructed to say that the information given by the Borough Surveyor was at variance with Mr Evans' conten- tion, and his Council was satisfied that the drain was connected, and they required payment of the amount. He also stated that in future such arrangements would be made only with the Rural Council and not with individuals. FINANCIAL. The Financial Committee recommended bills for payment amounting to JE421, which included the balance due to the contractors of Rhiwarthen Bridge.—The Assistant Clerk said that there was only £ 00 in the bank, and that C38 only had been received from the local committee, who had guaranteed £ 200.—The Rev N. Thomas We shall soon be in the same position as the Aberyst- wy th Town Council —The Clerk If we get the £ 400, the quota of the County Council, we shall be alright.—Mr J- Richards suggested that they should write to the guarantors.—The Clerk They are substantial gentlemen, three or four of them being Rural District Councillors.—It was stated that there was a meeting of the County Council on Thursday, and it was decided to write asking for payment. INSPECTOR'S REPORT. Tho Inspector reported that Borth culvert needed repair. He had refused to grant a certifi- cate for the two new houses at Cross Street, Bow Street, because they had no water supply. He approved of the plans for a new house at Rhos- fawr for Mr R. Jenkins. Cases of scarlet fever had been reported from Exchange, Penllwyn, and Maenelin Isssa.—The report was adopted.

r ABERYSTWYTH BREWSTER SESSIONS. POLICE OBJECTIONS. Before Messrs C. M. Williams (mayor), R. J. Jones, H. Daughton, T. Doughton, Isaac Hopkins, W. Thomas, D. James, D. C. Roberts, Edward Evans, J. Watkius, E. P. Wynne, J. Lewis, Peter Jones, J. D. Perrott. SCHOOL CASE. Thomas Fox, Bridge street, was charged wiih having neghvted to send his child to school. Mrs Fox [reared, and said the girl was assisting at lioo-o and was within 10 weeks of being 14 years.Fined 53 and costs. NON- M AINTEN ANC E. John Richard Lewis, ü, Kentish Town, dairyman, was charged by Thomas Morgan, relieving officer, with neglecting to maintain his father by refusing to pay £ .'1 Is Od arrears. —Ordered to pay within 14 days. DRUNK. David Evans, Treorky, haulier, was charged by P.C. T. P. Davies with having been drunk 0:1 February 11th.—Defendant admitted the offence, and was fined 2s 6d. and costs. APPLICATION. The Benrdi granted an extension of an hour for Thursday to Mr Rnfns Williams, of the Lion Royal Hotel, on the occasion of a com- plimentary dinner to Sir Edward Pryse. LICENSING. Mr A. J. Hughes applied for the transfer of the license of the Talbot Hotel, to Mr E. Santall. The police offered no objection, but as this was not a transfer day the application was adjourned. The Clerk said the Bench understood that a deputation-was present, and now was the time to address the B-neli if they desired. Mr A. J. Hughes suggested that the ordinary course should be taken and that the licenses should be renewed where there were no specific objections. He had no notice of any objection which the deputation might raise and be submitted it The Mayor said the Bench had decided to hear the deputation b.-fovo deciding. Mr A. J. Hughes said he must respectfully protest against it. Superintendent Richard Jones reported as follows :—I have the honour to submit for your inspection a. list of public houses in the borough, which consists of 2i seven clay licenses and 23 six days' licenses, one grocer's license, and three wine licenses, being at the rate of one public house to every 160*28 of the population, exclusive of the grocer's and wine li-enses. The number of persons proceeded against for drunkenness since the last licensing sessions is 43 ;45 convicted and three with drawn), being a decrease of 16 as com- pared with the previous year. Out of the number proceeded against 19 only were residents of tho borough, and almost all the rest were or the tramping class. Thirty occasional licenses and extension of time were granted during the year, of these 13 were granted to Mrs Mary Anne Salmon, Terminus Hotel, by the County Magistrates, to sell at the Elysiau Grove. 9 to Mr George Tunstal Coleman, Pier Pavilion (4 be (Vnntv Magistrates to seil on Constitution Hill;, G to Mr Rufus Williams, Lion lloyal Hotel, and one each to Mr Frederick William Jones, Taibctllorei. and Mr Edward Llewellin, Tourist Hotal The New Inn has been closed for trade purposes, an ii< uow being used as a lock-up shop. Five vere transfenel during the year. Notices objec- tions to the renewal of their licenses have been served upon Miss Jane Roderick, Ship :1:1\ Castle Iun, Mr Samuel Ciitheroe, Bank Var'; and Mr Thomas Daniel, Sailors Arms. Rev. R. J. R:>es and the Yen.. vchdeacon I Williams addressed the Bench, and said tbey camc there to hear the result of their applica- tion made at a Court three years ago for a reduction in the licenses, as they believed it was the wish of many townspeople- that public houses that were unnecessary should be dose away with. The Chief Constable said that he had selected the western side of tho town as one which had undergone the 6TeaLbt change in the last ;(-0 yeai(s, alia owing to the harbour trade having gone down there was less ncc-d for these houses. Inspector Phillips gave evidence with respect to the Ship and Castle, which he said did only a small trade. Thehousewassitunte in a residential quarter and the house was not required. The population was 8,014, and there was one house to lGö. Cross-examined The population in the summer was above 25,000 to 30,000. The house was one of the oldest, and there had never been any complaints. He had been told that new buildings were contemplated for the Ship and Castle. L When the cross-examination had finished Mr Ivor Evans got up and said he was instructed by Mr Parry, the owner, to say that he offered no objection to the license being refused, and moreover if the license was renewed no new buildings would be erectcd. Mr Roberts could confirm this. Mr A.. J. Hughes said that as an act of courtesy Mr Evans should have informed him of the landlord's intention. Under the cir- cumstances he would reserve his points for another Court, as he only appeared for tLe licensee. The case of the Bank Vaults was next taken, and evidence was given by Inspector Phillips, who said that the house was not re- quired, as the traffic along the street was principally to the Church and the College. Cross-examined: He had heard rumours about the house but. nothing had been found out. Mr A. J. Hughes Like nine-tenths of the Aberystwyth rumours thpy weie unfounded. Mr Ciitheroe said he kept the Old House at Home," off Charter street, Manchester, from 1866 to 1800, ai d had with the exception of 16 months since kept the Bank Vaults. He had failed owing to the restaurant, but not «.<wiug to the Vaults. The next case taken was the "Seers' Arms," and Mr W. P. Owen appeared for the licensee. Inspector Phillips said that the trade done at this house was very small, and the nearest licensed house would be the new Shipwright Hotel, which was in course of construction. Mr Owen objected to any comparison with a house not yet built. Mr D. C. Roberts said they all knew the locality and time was getting on. The Chief Constable asked Inspector Phillips to say what would be the rateable value of the new hotel. The Mayor How can he say until the hotel is built. The Chief Constable: It is important that we should have this. The Mayor: But how can he say. In cross-examination Inspector Pitillipsq declined to say that these three houses we^jjv the least required in the town. The house a good out-door trade and was absolutely a free house. During the last few years about 80 to 100 houses had been built in the locality He did not know that more licenses had been referred for compensation than the fund could meet. it reference to the Ship and Castlo but he could not help repealing that much time w^u d have been saved if the nsnal courtesy h d been extended to him and he had been made aware of the landlord's intention, because he thought- he was voicing the wishes of the landlord. He laid much stress upon the mall amount of ther county compensation fund, and said tint & larger number of licenses had been referred than there was money to meet. He referred to the conduct of the holde.s of licenses, | which he said was good. Ti e Chief Constable said that this was Ci nc, and the last conviction was about 12 years ago. Wv Hughes eontendel that it woi'.d be much the fairer course for the Bench to take into the fairer course for the Bench to take into cons.deration the whole of ti e iicmses in the borough, and not as was (L),w to lay, take a. section nf the town only. Mr W. P. Ovven followed on oe.j ;T f o Sailors' A rms and sa d that tLc ';1' f -1 police had i-oi, been made our. H > e.r tontion to the petition and :<, í d Ji t, tLt- .u .i was one of the few tree houbCa iu Aocrvstwjtti. The Bench decided to refer the license of the Bank Vaults to Quarter Sessions for com-, jfosati./ii, to renew the licenses of tko oth^r two houses, and to renew all the. other licenses with the exception (If the Fox Vaults and the Royal Oak, and directed the Chief Constable to give notice of such objec- tions to be heard at the adjourned sessions.